The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 27,300
€ 24,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 120i is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 FSI.
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.17 %
General
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120i
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 120i
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 120i
20.11 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 120i
30 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
21 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
393 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 120i
393 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
151.6 kWh
BMW 120i
149.7 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
